Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A 6-month-old infant following a procedure.A nurse is caring for a 6-month-old infant. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing pain following a procedure?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Increased crying episodes. This indicates pain in infants as they communicate discomfort through crying. Decreased respiratory rate and heart rate are not typical signs of pain in infants. Increased formula consumption may indicate hunger, not pain. Choose answers that directly relate to pain assessment in infants.